The Wofford Terriers and No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels get their seasons going at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 154.5 points with North Carolina opening as a 10-point favorite.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Wofford Terriers Free Prediction
Last season, North Carolina went 25-10 in the regular season, which earned them a two seed in the tournament. They reached the Second Round, where they fell to the Texas A&M Aggies. Wofford, meanwhile, was unable make the tournament following a 21-12 regular season campaign.
The Terriers won the sole contest against the Tar Heels last season, 79-75. Wofford had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 16.3). North Carolina, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (28-38; 73.7 percent).
The Tar Heels were 25-10 straight up (SU) last season, but had trouble covering the spread (20-17-2 against the spread (ATS)). Of North Carolina’s 38 games that accepted bets last season, 22 finished under the projected point total.
On the other side, the Terriers owned records of 21-12 SU and 20-10 ATS last season. Games featuring Wofford had a tendency to finish over the projected point total (63.3 percent).
This meeting figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Wofford ranked 38th with 112.9 points per 100 possessions and North Carolina was 27th (113.9) last season. Additionally, the Tar Heels ranked third in offensive rebounding percentage (37.4 percent), while the Terriers ranked 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
North Carolina at Wofford Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – North Carolina, ATS Winner – North Carolina, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
North Carolina ranks first in rebounds per game (42.4) while Wofford ranks 292nd (32.3).
The Terriers average 25.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 46th in the country. The Tar Heels rank 287th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
Wofford ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while North Carolina ranks 239th (4.8).
The Tar Heels average 18.2 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Terriers rank 198th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Wofford ranks 117th in steals per game (6.5) while North Carolina ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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